In an explosive turn of events that no one could have predicted, Liam Spencer’s death sends seismic tremors through the lives of those closest to him—not just because of the loss, but because of what he left behind. His final will and testament isn’t a simple farewell, but a bombshell that threatens to dismantle everything. The most shocking revelation? Liam appoints Finn, the husband of his ex-wife Steffy, as the legal guardian of his daughter Kelly, bypassing any consideration for Hope and her daughter Beth. This ignites fury and confusion, especially given the tense and complicated history between Liam and Finn.
The turmoil only deepens when Liam’s financial assets are revealed. The majority of his estate is willed to Kelly, leaving Beth with a much smaller share. Hope is devastated—not only by the perceived slight to her child but also by Liam’s decision to grant Steffy a substantial portion of his business shares. To Hope, it feels like a betrayal from beyond the grave, a final, cruel twist from a man she stood beside until the end.
Unable to reconcile these choices, Hope confronts Steffy during Liam’s funeral. Emotions boil over in a dramatic public scene where she accuses Steffy of manipulating Liam during his final, vulnerable moments. The confrontation crescendos when Steffy, overwhelmed by grief and pressure, slaps Hope in front of the entire gathering—a moment that leaves the room in stunned silence.
The slap becomes a symbolic rupture, not just between two women, but within a grieving family already strained to its breaking point. Steffy, despite her heartbreak, walks away speechless, while Hope, consumed by anger and disbelief, vows not to let Liam’s last will stand without a fight. Her next move is strategic: she contacts Carter Walton, ready to wage legal war. To Hope, this isn’t about greed—it’s about justice, fairness, and preserving the legacy she believes Liam meant to leave for her and Beth.
But as the battle lines are drawn, the stakes grow higher. Contesting the will means dragging the entire Forrester and Spencer families into court, exposing every secret and heartbreak along the way. Carter warns Hope of the damage this may cause, yet her resolve is unshaken. She’s convinced that Steffy twisted Liam’s mind at his weakest, and she won’t stop until the truth comes out.
This bitter war of wills sets the stage for a courtroom showdown that could shatter what little remains of this fractured family. With Steffy grieving and Hope enraged, both women prepare to face off in what promises to be one of the most emotionally charged battles in The Bold and the Beautiful’s recent history.
